Anil Ravipudi

Anil Kumar Ravipudi (born 23 November 1982) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Telugu cinema. He is best known for writing and directing action comedies. His directorial debut was the action comedy Pataas (2015) and won the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director – Telugu. He then directed two action comedies Supreme (2016) and Raja The Great (2017) and then the comedy F2: Fun and Frustration (2019). F2 was featured in the "Indian Panorama" Mainstream section of the 50th International Film Festival of India. Ravipudi later extended to big budget films Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) and Bhagvanth Kesari (2023). His 2025 action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam was his highest-grossing film.

Infobox

Born

(1982-11-23) 23 November 1982 (age 43)Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Occupations

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Years active

2006–present

Relatives

P. A. Arun Prasad (uncle)

Tables

Key · Filmography

†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

· Filmography › As director and screenwriter

2015

Pataas

Role(s)

Telugu

Notes

Cameo appearance

2016

Supreme

2017

Raja the Great

2019

F2: Fun and Frustration

2020

Sarileru Neekevvaru

2022

F3: Fun and Frustration

2023

Bhagavanth Kesari

2025

Sankranthiki Vasthunam

2026

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu †

Role(s)

Filming

Year	Title	Language	Notes
2015	Pataas	Telugu	Cameo appearance
2016	Supreme
2017	Raja the Great
2019	F2: Fun and Frustration
2020	Sarileru Neekevvaru
2022	F3: Fun and Frustration
2023	Bhagavanth Kesari
2025	Sankranthiki Vasthunam
2026	Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu †		Filming

· Filmography › As writer

2008

Souryam

Role(s)

Associate

Notes

2009

Sankham

Role(s)

Notes

Dialogue

2010

Happy Happy Ga

Role(s)

Notes

Dialogue

2011

Kandireega

Role(s)

Notes

Screenplay

2012

Daruvu

Role(s)

Notes

Dialogue

2013

Masala

Role(s)

Notes

Dialogue

2014

Aagadu

Role(s)

Notes

Screenplay

2015

Pandaga Chesko

Role(s)

Notes

Screenplay

2021

Gaali Sampath

Role(s)

Notes

Screenplay

Year	Title	Director	Writer	Notes
2008	Souryam	Associate	No	Cameo appearance
2009	Sankham	No	Dialogue
2010	Happy Happy Ga	No	Dialogue
2011	Kandireega	No	Screenplay
2012	Daruvu	No	Dialogue
2013	Masala	No	Dialogue
2014	Aagadu	No	Screenplay
2015	Pandaga Chesko	No	Screenplay
2021	Gaali Sampath	No	Screenplay

· Awards and nominations

2016

5th South Indian International Movie Awards

Role(s)

Best Debut Director – Telugu

Notes

Pataas

14th Santosham Film Awards

Role(s)

Best Debut Director

Notes

Won

2019

9th South Indian International Movie Awards

Role(s)

Best Director – Telugu

Notes

F2: Fun and Frustration

9th South Indian International Movie Awards

Role(s)

Entertainer of the Year

Notes

Won

2020

10th South Indian International Movie Awards

Role(s)

Best Director – Telugu

Notes

Sarileru Neekevvaru

2024

69th Filmfare Awards South

Role(s)

Best Director – Telugu

Notes

Bhagavanth Kesari

3rd IIFA Utsavam

Role(s)

Best Director – Telugu

Notes

Won

2025

71st National Film Awards

Role(s)

Best Telugu Feature Film

Notes

Won

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref.
2016	5th South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Debut Director – Telugu	Pataas	Won
2016	14th Santosham Film Awards	Best Debut Director	Pataas	Won
2019	9th South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Director – Telugu	F2: Fun and Frustration	Nominated
2019	9th South Indian International Movie Awards	Entertainer of the Year	F2: Fun and Frustration	Won
2020	10th South Indian International Movie Awards	Best Director – Telugu	Sarileru Neekevvaru	Nominated
2024	69th Filmfare Awards South	Best Director – Telugu	Bhagavanth Kesari	Nominated
2024	3rd IIFA Utsavam	Best Director – Telugu		Won
2025	71st National Film Awards	Best Telugu Feature Film		Won

References

The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-sequel-to-f2-f3-will-have-an-extra-dose-of-entertainment-says-director-anil-ravipudi/articleshow/79375013.cms
The New Indian Express
https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/jan/09/anil-ravipudi-set-for-a-double-hat-trick-2086980.html
"Anil Ravipudi Interview"
http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/interview-anilravipudi.html
The News Minute
https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/f2-review-little-fun-and-lot-frustration-venkateshs-latest-film-94928
"IFFI 2019 Announces Official Films Selection for Indian Panorama 2019"
https://web.archive.org/web/20201101020003/https://iffigoa.org/indian-panorama-film-list-iffi-2019/
IndiaGlitz
https://web.archive.org/web/20150131071704/http://www.indiaglitz.com/kalyan-ram-did-a-hyper-role-in-pataas--anil-ravipudi-interview--telugu-news-123762
Deccan Chronicle
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150116/entertainment-tollywood/article/techie%E2%80%99s-dream-comes-true
The Hindu
https://web.archive.org/web/20150131071721/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/writer-anil-ravipudi-will-make-his-directorial-debut-with-kalyan-ram-starrer-pataas/article6704328.ece
"Patas jeevi review"
http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/patas.html
Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/filmfare-awards-south-2024-full-winners-list-nanis-dasara-siddharths-chithha-win-big-101722757273293.html
https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/iifa-utsavam-2024-anil-ravipudi-receives-best-director-award-from-venkatesh.html
https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/iifa-utsavam-2024-anil-ravipudi-receives-best-director-award-from-venkatesh.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/71st-national-film-awards-anil-ravipudis-bhagavanth
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/71st-national-film-awards-anil-ravipudis-bhagavanth-kesari-winning-best-telugu-film-to-hanuman-getting-best-action-direction-honourtop-achievers-of-the-south-film-industry/articleshow/123045612.cms